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Montauk

New York · 4,223 residents · 18.49 sq mi
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Montauk is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,961. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,356,600. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 159%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,223
+10%since 2000
from 3,851 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
228 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+14%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Montauk
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,961
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,329 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$96,487
+304%since 2000
from $23,875 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
+23%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,356,600
+159%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,313
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $863 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
64.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.5
+40%since 2000
from 6.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(2,830)
Black0.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(921)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.7%(1,876)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(3,776)
Black1.2%(50)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(244)
Asian0.6%(26)
Other3%(127)
Diversity Score24.5%(1,035)
Diversity Score
25
−50%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.1%
+28.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.6%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2017
from 81.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2016
from 81.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2016
from 13.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montauk, New York?

Montauk, New York has about 4,223 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montauk, New York?

The typical household in Montauk, New York earns about $142,961 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montauk, New York expensive?

In Montauk, New York, the median home is worth about $1,356,600, and the typical rent is about $2,313 a month.

How educated are people in Montauk, New York?

About 53.1% of adults age 25 and over in Montauk, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montauk, New York?

About 6.1% of people in Montauk, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montauk, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Montauk, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,222 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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